1967 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 285 kg more than 1982 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Chevelle | Cougar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6478 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |