1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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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1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Cougar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |