As far as I know, No V6 cougar ever came with more than 170HP, and weighs in a 3200#. Wouldn't even be a fair fight against a celica with 175 wHP and at least 500# less.
sorry, can't see it.
I can see a good running SVT tie it, or take it with some of its midrange power, be not a stock cougar.
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