1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1967 Mini MK II
To start off, both 1967 Mercury Cougar and 1967 Mini MK II 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 84 more horse power than 1967 Mini MK II. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1967 Mini MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 750 kg more than 1967 Mini MK II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Mini MK II, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 | 1967 Mini MK II | |
| Make | Mercury | Mini |
| Model | Cougar | MK II |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2040 mm |
