1992 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (325 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 340 kg more than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (371 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Maserati Ghibli | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Ghibli | Cougar |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 371 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |