2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1987 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1987 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-250 | 1987 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-250 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2650 mm |