1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1974 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 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Fleetwood | Cougar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2860 mm |