2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1972 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Indy. (289 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 25 kg more than 1972 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1972 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | Indy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 289 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
