Maserati Indy (1969 – 1974) vs Ford Mustang (1972 – 1973): specs compared
The Maserati Indy is the more powerful of the two, with up to 321 hp against 270 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 14.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 257 km/h against 198 km/h. The Ford Mustang is the lighter car, from 1,400 kg against 1,582 kg. At 4,813 mm, the Ford Mustang is 73 mm longer than the Maserati Indy. The Maserati Indy dates from 1969 – 1974, the Ford Mustang from 1972 – 1973.
| Specification |
Maserati
Indy
1969 – 1974
|
Ford
Mustang
1972 – 1973
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United States |
| Documented years | 1969 – 1974 | 1972 – 1973 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 – 321 hp | 101 – 269 hp |
| Torque | 362 – 480 Nm | 249 – 408 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 7.2 s | 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 257 km/h | 159 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,813 mm |
| Width | 1,758 mm | 1,882 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,598 mm | 2,769 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,582 – 1,677 kg | 1,400 – 1,654 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.