2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 394 kg more than 2009 Ford E-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.
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2009 Ford E-350 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | E-350 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2830 mm |