1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 1964 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1968 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 Moretti 2500.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1964 Moretti 2500 | |
Make | Mercury | Moretti |
Model | Cougar | 2500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2454 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |