1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1976 Maserati Merak
To start off, 1976 Maserati Merak is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1976 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Merak weights approximately 500 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
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.
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1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1976 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 250 LM | Merak |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |