1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1996 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK 10 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1996 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 MK 10 | 1996 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | MK 10 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |