1980 Ferrari 312 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1980 Ferrari 312 and 1980 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 800 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 312.
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:
| 1980 Ferrari 312 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 312 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 12300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
