1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 855 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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:
| 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 375 Indy | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2860 mm |
