2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Dodge Magnum is newer by 37 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 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Magnum (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 131 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.
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, 2005 Dodge Magnum (379 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Magnum | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1731 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |
