1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1978 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 404 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 585 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 1978 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Cougar | 404 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |