1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 35 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 33 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 84 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cougar.
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 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Condor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4728 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
