1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 28 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 406. 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, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 406 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
