1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 22 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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Indy. (288 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 442 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari F40 | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | F40 | Indy |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2934 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |