1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 920 kg more than 1969 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:
1976 Mercury Cougar | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Cougar | 404 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |