1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 270 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Mercury | Ferrari |
Model | Cougar | 458 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 4499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1213 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |