1968 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 1 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 489 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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:
1968 Ford Escort | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Cougar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |