1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 26 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 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Indy. (331 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 550 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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.
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1999 Ferrari F50 | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | F50 | Indy |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5500 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 | 1000 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |