1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 6 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Indy. (288 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 400 | Indy |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |