1983 Maserati Merak vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1983 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1983 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1506 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. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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