1973 Maserati Merak vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1973 Maserati Merak and 1973 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Merak (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 265 kg more than 1973 Maserati Merak.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Merak | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | Merak | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 5792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1585 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
