1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1981 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1981 Ford Cougar is newer by 18 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cougar weights approximately 300 kg more than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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. 1981 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III has manual transmission. 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1981 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Cougar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |