1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
To start off, 1967 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Sunbeam Tiger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Sunbeam Tiger would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Sunbeam Tiger (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Sunbeam Tiger should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 220 kg more than 1966 Sunbeam Tiger.
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 Sunbeam Tiger | |
Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
Model | Cougar | Tiger |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4259 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |