1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2007 Peugeot 407, 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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 407 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
