1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1969 Nissan Skyline 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cougar (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 538 kg more than 1969 Nissan Skyline. 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 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Skyline |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |