1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 101 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cougar | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2685 mm |
