1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1986 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1986 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 52 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora.
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:
1973 Maserati Bora | 1986 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Bora | Cougar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |