1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1969 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 210 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1969 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Thunderbird | Indy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
