1962 DKW Junior vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 DKW Junior would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 615 kg more than 1962 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 DKW Junior, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1962 DKW Junior | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | DKW | Mercury |
Model | Junior | Cougar |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 739 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2690 mm |