1972 Maserati Merak vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII

To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Merak. (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2437 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. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 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. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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