2005 Honda Lagreat vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Honda Lagreat 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 Honda Lagreat (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Lagreat should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 362 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 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, 2005 Honda Lagreat, 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Lagreat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Lagreat | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Lagreat | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |
