2003 Ford Freestar vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2003 Ford Freestar is newer by 35 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 4 more horse power than 2003 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 340 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, 2003 Ford Freestar, 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, 2003 Ford Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Freestar | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Freestar | Cougar |
Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |