1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Forenza is newer by 38 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 91 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 368 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. 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, 2005 Suzuki Forenza, 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) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Cougar | Forenza |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
