1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1968 Mercury Cougar and 1968 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504. 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 Mercury Cougar | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Cougar | 504 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |