1967 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bizzarrini A3C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bizzarrini A3C would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 55 kg more than 1967 Bizzarrini A3C.
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, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bizzarrini A3C | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Mercury |
| Model | A3C | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
