2001 Chrysler Voyager vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Chrysler Voyager is newer by 33 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 54 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. (140 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 250 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2001 Chrysler Voyager, 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, 2001 Chrysler Voyager (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler Voyager | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Voyager | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
