1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (331 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 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. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Indy |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
