1977 Maserati Merak vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1977 Maserati Merak is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1977 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 300 kg more than 1977 Maserati Merak. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1977 Maserati Merak | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Merak | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
