1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 492 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
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 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4728 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |