1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 1996 Xedos 6
To start off, 1996 Xedos 6 is newer by 25 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 61 more horse power than 1996 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 510 kg more than 1996 Xedos 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Xedos 6, 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Cougar | 1996 Xedos 6 | |
Make | Mercury | Xedos |
Model | Cougar | 6 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |