Maserati Merak (1974 – 1982) vs Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS (1977 – 1980): specs compared
The Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 255 hp against 210 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 7.7 s. At 4,343 mm, the Maserati Merak is 114 mm longer than the Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS. The Maserati Merak dates from 1974 – 1982, the Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS from 1977 – 1980.
| Specification |
Maserati
Merak
1974 – 1982
|
Ferrari
308 GTB/GTS
1977 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1982 | 1977 – 1980 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 211 hp | 243 – 255 hp |
| Torque | 177 – 255 Nm | 264 – 294 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 7.9 s | 5.7 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 250 km/h | 245 – 253 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 17.0 – 18.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,343 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,148 mm | 1,120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,339 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,553 kg | 1,340 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.