2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 38 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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Maserati Coupe | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Coupe | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |