1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1970 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi 375 would be higher. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi 375 (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Monteverdi 375 (584 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 1970 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Mercury | Monteverdi |
| Model | Cougar | 375 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
