1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 600 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | Mondial | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2030 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
