1972 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1972 Ford Capri is newer by 2 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 203 more horse power than 1972 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 525 kg more than 1972 Ford Capri. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Capri | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Capri | Indy |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |