1972 Maserati Merak vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1972 Maserati Merak is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Merak. (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 130 kg more than 1972 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. 1970 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1972 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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