1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 440 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Zagato | Cougar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |