1987 Maserati 228 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 769 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228.
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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Maserati 228 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 228 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
