1964 Holden EJ vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EJ would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 226 kg more than 1964 Holden EJ. 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Holden EJ | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | EJ | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |
