1977 Maserati Merak vs. 1990 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Maserati Merak (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 70 kg more than 1977 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. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1977 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1977 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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