1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1976 Maserati Merak
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 1,999 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Merak is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1976 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Merak weights approximately 77 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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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1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1976 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 328 GTS | Merak |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 1999 cc |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1350 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |