1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1974 Maserati Merak

To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Maserati Merak. (187 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 290 kg more than 1974 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. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1974 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1974 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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