1966 Innocenti J4 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1970 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Innocenti J4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Innocenti J4 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti J4. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti J4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 800 kg more than 1966 Innocenti J4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Innocenti J4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti J4. (82 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti J4.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Innocenti J4 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Innocenti | Mercury |
Model | J4 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |