1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 610 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
