1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 1995 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 605 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 605. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 409 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 605. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 605, 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 605. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercury Cougar | 1995 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Cougar | 605 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |