2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 22 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360.
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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ferrari 360 | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 360 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 336 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |