1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Because 1968 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 1968 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa, 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, 1998 Lancia Kappa (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Kappa | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Kappa | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
