2005 Infiniti G35 vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Infiniti G35 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, 2005 Infiniti G35 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (217 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Infiniti G35.
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 @ 3400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti G35. (202 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti G35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti G35 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | G35 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
