1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 11 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 135 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.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Cougar | Senator |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
