2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-350 | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-350 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2860 mm |