2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1971 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Indy weights approximately 574 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Maserati Indy. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1971 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | E-350 | Indy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2610 mm |
