1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1972 Maserati Indy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Indy (289 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Indy weights approximately 76 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1972 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Falcon | Indy |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 289 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 482 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |