1964 Checker Town vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Checker Town would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Checker Town | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Checker | Mercury |
Model | Town | Cougar |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2690 mm |