1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 5 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 604.
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:
| 1984 Mercury Cougar | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 604 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 144 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
