1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 32 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 72 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 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, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Mercury Cougar 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Mercury Mitsubishi
Model Cougar Eclipse
Year Released 1967 1999
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7003 cc 2350 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 217 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 432 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2570 mm


 

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