1987 Ferrari GTO vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1987 Ferrari GTO is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (217 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 455 kg more than 1987 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (432 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari GTO | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | GTO | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 904 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1680 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
