1957 Maserati 450 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450.
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 (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Maserati 450.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Maserati 450 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 450 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4476 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2105 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |