1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1967 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1967 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cougar. (208 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Cougar | 1967 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Cougar | Firebird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 285 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |