2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 32 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 392 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TS-50 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | TS-50 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 297 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1600 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |