1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 4 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, 1966 Mercury Cougar (129 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.
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 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Cougar | 914 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4728 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 125 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 290 mm |