1975 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 5 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 532 kg more than 1975 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 (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Capri | Indy |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
