1973 Maserati Merak vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 14 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Merak (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 570 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. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Maserati Merak | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
Model | Merak | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1890 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |