1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Peugeot 807
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 807 is newer by 40 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 2007 Peugeot 807. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 807. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1967 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2007 Peugeot 807, 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 807. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 807.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Peugeot 807 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Cougar | 807 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2179 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 | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |