1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 970 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |
