1972 Maserati Merak vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1972 Maserati Merak is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Merak (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (137 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Maserati Merak.
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:
1972 Maserati Merak | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Merak | Cougar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |