1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1977 Maserati Merak
To start off, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Maserati Merak (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 350 kg more than 1977 Maserati Merak.
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 Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1977 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1977 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 1977 Maserati Merak | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Merak |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
