1959 Ford 17M vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1973 Maserati Indy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 425 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | 17M | Indy |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |