1963 DKW F 11 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1970 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 DKW F 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 DKW F 11 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1963 DKW F 11. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1963 DKW F 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 920 kg more than 1963 DKW F 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 DKW F 11, 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DKW F 11. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DKW F 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 DKW F 11 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | DKW | Mercury |
| Model | F 11 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 794 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |
