1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 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 26 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Volvo 960. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Cougar | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Cougar | 960 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |