2005 Kia Carens vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 578 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, 2005 Kia Carens, 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Carens | Cougar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |