1944 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cougar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,728 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cougar (129 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1944 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1944 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 532 kg more than 1944 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Ford Taunus | 1966 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Taunus | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 129 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |
