1954 Ferrari 625 F1 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 (247 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1434 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 625 F1.
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.
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1954 Ferrari 625 F1 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 625 F1 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2910 mm |