1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 806 kg more than 1968 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 Mercury Cougar | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Cougar | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3040 mm |
