1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1978 Ford Cougar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cougar weights approximately 170 kg more than 1967 Ford Fairlane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Cougar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3930 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |