1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 1955 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1971 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Packard Carribean. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Packard Carribean would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Packard Carribean (257 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
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:
1971 Mercury Cougar | 1955 Packard Carribean | |
Make | Mercury | Packard |
Model | Cougar | Carribean |
Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3240 mm |