1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 12 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (137 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 490 kg more than 1967 Mercury Cougar. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Cougar |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |