1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 1994 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 504 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 504. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 480 kg more than 1994 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1994 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 504 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
