1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 1999 Peugeot 206
To start off, 1999 Peugeot 206 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 960 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 206, 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Cougar | 1999 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 206 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
