1987 Maserati 228 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 145 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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Maserati 228 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 228 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
