1979 Maserati Merak vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 230 kg more than 1979 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. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1979 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1979 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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