1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 387 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 328 GTB | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 5769 cc |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
