1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Maserati Merak
To start off, 1982 Maserati Merak is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati Merak (158 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati Merak weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. 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.
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1978 Ford Mustang | 1982 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Merak |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |