1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 245 kg more than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT.
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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 365 GT | Cougar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |