1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 295 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 308 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |