1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cougar. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Cougar | 911 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |