1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 580 kg more than 1964 Maserati Mistral.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1988 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Town Car | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Town Car | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |
