1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 127 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Indy weights approximately 94 kg more than 1991 Ford Falcon. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Falcon | 1971 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Falcon | Indy |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
