1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1967 Marcos 1600 and 1967 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 650 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600. 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:
1967 Marcos 1600 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Marcos | Mercury |
Model | 1600 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1652 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2830 mm |