1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 853 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 156 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 156 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2690 mm |