1993 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 26 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (187 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (137 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 170 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.
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1993 Chevrolet S-10 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | S-10 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 137 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2830 mm |