1992 Ferrari 348 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 18 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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 110 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 348.
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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 348 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 348 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |