1971 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 6 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Ghibli (332 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 435 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. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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