1970 Maserati Indy vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 35 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 88 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 85 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Indy | C |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
