1975 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (217 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Sedan.
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, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Sedan | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Sedan | Cougar |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |