1970 Maserati Indy vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 230 kg more than 1986 Toyota Crown. 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 Maserati Indy (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Indy | Crown |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
