1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 275 kg more than 1982 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
