1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1972 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 476 kg more than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Mercury |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Cougar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2860 mm |