1990 Ferrari F1 90 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 (671 HP @ 12750 RPM) has 510 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F1 90.
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.
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1990 Ferrari F1 90 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | F1 90 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 12750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 505 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |