1985 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 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 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 412 GT | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 412 GT | Cougar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |