1970 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1980 Toyota Century

To start off, 1980 Toyota Century is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Ghibli (331 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 365 kg more than 1970 Maserati Ghibli.

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. 1980 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Ghibli will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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