1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 429 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Zephyr | Cougar |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |