1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 32 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 85 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Cougar | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Cougar | Tracer |
Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |