1956 Maserati 250 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 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 250 (267 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 980 kg more than 1956 Maserati 250.
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:
1956 Maserati 250 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 250 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |