1973 Maserati Merak vs. 1996 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 3,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 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:
1973 Maserati Merak | 1996 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Merak | Cougar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1620 kg |