1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1967 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (217 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 890 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Maserati 450 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 450 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1680 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |