1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1981 Maserati Merak

To start off, 1981 Maserati Merak is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK 10 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1981 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1981 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 533 kg more than 1981 Maserati Merak. 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. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1981 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1981 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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