1988 Maserati 420 vs. 1972 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Indy (289 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Indy weights approximately 365 kg more than 1988 Maserati 420. 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, 1972 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Maserati 420 | 1972 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | 420 | Indy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 289 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
