1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1966 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,728 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 322 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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:
1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1966 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1362 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |