1988 Ferrari F1 88 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 is newer by 10 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 (612 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F1 88.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari F1 88 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | F1 88 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 12000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |