1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1967 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord. 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 Mercury Cougar | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Cougar | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
