1977 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Monza is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 420 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Monza.
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:
1977 Chevrolet Monza | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Monza | Cougar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |