2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 360 | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 360 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3585 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |