1977 Mercury Cougar vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1977 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601, 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, 1977 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mercury Cougar | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Mercury | Trabant |
| Model | Cougar | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2030 mm |
