1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 630 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 512 BB | Cougar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5764 cc |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |