1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 44 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, 2012 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 438 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Routan, 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, 2012 Volkswagen Routan (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Volkswagen Routan | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Cougar | Routan |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3078 mm |