1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 500 kg more than 1961 Austin A 99. 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 99 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
