1964 Honda S500 vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 800 kg more than 1964 Honda S500.
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 Honda S500 | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | S500 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |