1971 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450

To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Ghibli (332 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1971 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. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Ghibli will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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