1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 950 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ferrari 166 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 166 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1650 kg |
