1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 1985 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1985 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 730 kg more than 1985 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lincoln Continental | 1985 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Cougar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2650 mm |