1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 407 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 407 (155 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 514 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Because 1976 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 1976 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407, 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 407 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
