1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1966 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cougar. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 745 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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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1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1966 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 GTO | Cougar |
Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |