2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1976 Maserati Merak
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1976 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Merak weights approximately 273 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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 Shelby GT 500 | 1976 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Merak |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |