1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Opel Commodore 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 4,728 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 162 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore.
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 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Cougar | Commodore |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4728 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |