1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1980 Ford Cougar
To start off, both 1980 Ferrari Pinin and 1980 Ford Cougar were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 350 kg more than 1980 Ford Cougar.
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. 1980 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Pinin has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Pinin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1980 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Pinin | Cougar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |