2005 Ford F-250 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Ford F-250 is newer by 37 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, 2005 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-250 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-250 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2830 mm |
