1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1967 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 790 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 204 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |
