2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 1977 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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 F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 1977 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | F430 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4306 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
