1995 Ferrari F55 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 25 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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F55.
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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (759 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F55 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | F55 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
