1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. Both 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo and 1979 Mercury Cougar are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (653 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 519 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 25 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo.
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, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (815 Nm) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 512 BBi Turbo | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 653 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 815 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
