1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 377 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 328 GTS | Cougar |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |