1977 Mercury Cougar vs. 1969 Monteverdi 400
To start off, 1977 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Monteverdi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Monteverdi 400 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 280 kg more than 1969 Monteverdi 400.
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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mercury Cougar | 1969 Monteverdi 400 | |
Make | Mercury | Monteverdi |
Model | Cougar | 400 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 392 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 657 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |