1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1968 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 411. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 835 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 411. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 411. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 1968 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Cougar | 411 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |