2009 Dodge Durango vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 41 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, 2009 Dodge Durango (340 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 360 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 2009 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Dodge Durango (380 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Durango | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
