1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1961 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1961 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1961 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 990 kg more than 1961 Peugeot 404. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 1961 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Cougar | 404 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 127 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |