1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 28 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 955 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 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 166 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1855 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |