1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1971 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1971 Maserati Indy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Indy (288 HP) has 222 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Indy weights approximately 560 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1971 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1971 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Corsair | Indy |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |