1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1996 Opel Frontera is newer by 28 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 39 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera 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, 1996 Opel Frontera 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Cougar | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Cougar | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
