1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (213 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 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 | 680 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |
