2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 31 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Indy. (288 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Indy.
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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Bristol | Maserati |
| Model | Fighter | Indy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 787 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
