2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Maserati Merak
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 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.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 1976 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Merak |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |