1970 Maserati Indy vs. 2007 MG TF
To start off, 2007 MG TF is newer by 37 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 122 more horse power than 2007 MG TF. (134 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2007 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 MG TF. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 2007 MG TF | |
| Make | Maserati | MG |
| Model | Indy | TF |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
