1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1991 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1991 Nissan Micra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1991 Nissan Micra. 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, 1991 Nissan Micra, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 1991 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Micra |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
