1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1968 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 480 kg more than 1966 Austin A 60. 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 60. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 60 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 60 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 194 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
