1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 2009 Citroen C8
To start off, 2009 Citroen C8 is newer by 41 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 88 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2009 Citroen C8, 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Cougar | 2009 Citroen C8 | |
Make | Mercury | Citroen |
Model | Cougar | C8 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |