1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
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:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 456 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5472 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |