1970 Maserati Indy vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2004 Maserati MC12 is newer by 34 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (622 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Indy. (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 207 kg more than 2004 Maserati MC12.
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, 2004 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Indy | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
