1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1982 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 400 | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 400 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |