1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1994 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1994 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 260 kg more than 1969 Dodge Coronet.
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:
1969 Dodge Coronet | 1994 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Coronet | Cougar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |