1951 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cougar (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 830 kg more than 1951 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:
1951 Ford Taunus | 1966 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Taunus | Cougar |
Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1660 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 |