1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 34 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
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 | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mercury | Panoz |
| Model | Cougar | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
