1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 26 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Cougar | 993 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |