1968 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 410 kg more than 1968 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Cougar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |