1973 Maserati Merak vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500

To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Merak. (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1973 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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