1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 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 32 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 508 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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.
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1966 Mercury Cougar | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4728 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |