1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 1994 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1994 Subaru Impreza 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Impreza (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 315 kg more than 1994 Subaru Impreza.
Because 1994 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Impreza. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Cougar | 1994 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Cougar | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
