1976 Maserati Merak vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Merak (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1358 kg more than 1976 Maserati Merak.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Maserati Merak. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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:
| 1976 Maserati Merak | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Maserati | Land Rover |
| Model | Merak | Defender |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
