2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram 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 Ram (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1968 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Ram | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |