1964 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 1984 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1984 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 Jaguar 3.8 | 1984 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | 3.8 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
