1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 46 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, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 879 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, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Cougar | Avalanche |
Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 432 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2559 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1946 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3302 mm |