1985 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 15 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 21 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 72 kg more than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari Mondial | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | Mondial | Indy |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
