1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 3 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 568 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cougar. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Cougar | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Cougar | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4728 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3160 mm |
