2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 38 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Ford F-150. 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (325 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-150 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
