1983 Maserati Merak vs. 1988 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 80 kg more than 1983 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. 1988 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1983 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1983 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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