1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 530 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330.
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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 330 | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |