2008 Maserati V8 GranSport vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 350 kg more than 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport.

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 V8 GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Cougar.

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2008 Maserati V8 GranSport 1975 Mercury Cougar
Make Maserati Mercury
Model V8 GranSport Cougar
Year Released 2008 1975
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4244 cc 5766 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 152 HP
Torque 451 Nm 378 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 2030 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 5480 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2910 mm


 

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