1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 505 kg more than 1966 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1966 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1966 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lincoln Town Car | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
Model | Town Car | Mistral |
Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 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 | 1770 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |