1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,444 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 755 kg more than 1967 Mercury Cougar. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cougar | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 7444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3110 mm |
