1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1970 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi 375 would be higher. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi 375 (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Monteverdi 375 (584 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 1970 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Mercury | Monteverdi |
| Model | Cougar | 375 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
