1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Maserati Merak
To start off, 1974 Maserati Merak is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Merak is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Maserati Merak. (187 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Merak weights approximately 620 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 1974 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Falcon | Merak |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1320 kg |