1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1970 Mercury Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 760 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Cougar | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Cougar | 204 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 22.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2600 mm |