1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 464 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 512 TR | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5766 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |
