1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 362 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Corona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4728 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
