1968 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1968 Ford Fairlane 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Ford Fairlane. (152 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Ford Fairlane. 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 Fairlane | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fairlane | Cougar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2830 mm |