2006 Maserati Coupe vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Maserati Coupe is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2006 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati Coupe | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Coupe | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |