1980 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Indy weights approximately 665 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. 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, 1971 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1971 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Escort | Indy |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |