1957 Maserati 350S vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1967 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (137 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 630 kg more than 1957 Maserati 350S.
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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1957 Maserati 350S | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 350S | Cougar |
Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2830 mm |