Pontiac Firebird (1967 – 1969) vs Maserati Indy (1969 – 1974): specs compared
The Pontiac Firebird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 321 hp. The Maserati Indy is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 10.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 257 km/h against 183 km/h. The Pontiac Firebird is the lighter car, from 1,488 kg against 1,582 kg. At 4,796 mm, the Pontiac Firebird is 56 mm longer than the Maserati Indy. The Pontiac Firebird dates from 1967 – 1969, the Maserati Indy from 1969 – 1974.
| Specification |
Pontiac
Firebird
1967 – 1969
|
Maserati
Indy
1969 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Italy |
| Documented years | 1967 – 1969 | 1969 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 – 340 hp | 260 – 321 hp |
| Torque | 325 – 583 Nm | 362 – 480 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.1 s | 6.8 – 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 183 km/h | 225 – 257 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,796 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,844 mm | 1,758 mm |
| Height | 1,308 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,746 mm | 2,598 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,488 – 1,600 kg | 1,582 – 1,677 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.