1978 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 250 kg more than 1971 Mercury Cougar. 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:
1978 Maserati Quattroporte | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Quattroporte | Cougar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |