1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Maserati Ghibli

To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Ghibli (332 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 465 kg more than 1970 Maserati Ghibli.

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. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Ghibli will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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