1966 AC Cobra vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 183 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.
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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Cobra | Cougar |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |