1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Indy. (288 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 155 kg more than 1973 Maserati Indy. 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 456M | Indy |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 1695 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |