1960 Ford Anglia vs. 1997 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1997 Mercury Cougar is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 883 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia.
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:
1960 Ford Anglia | 1997 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Anglia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |