1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Challenger is newer by 44 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, 2011 Dodge Challenger (305 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 565 kg more than 1967 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Challenger. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Cougar | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5022 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2946 mm |
