1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 39 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. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 250 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
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 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cougar | Colt |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2970 mm |
