1978 Ford Cougar vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1978 Ford Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 518 kg more than 1978 Ford Cougar.
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:
1978 Ford Cougar | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Cougar | Montclair |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3130 mm |