2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 599.
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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 599 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 599 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 608 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |