1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Cougar (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 430 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Corsair | Cougar |
Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |