1968 AMC AMX vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1968 AMC AMX | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | AMC | Mercury |
Model | AMX | Cougar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2880 mm |