1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1970 Maserati Indy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 321 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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, 1970 Maserati Indy (366 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Mustang | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | Indy |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6385 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
