1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 29 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 109 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 615 kg more than 1996 Rover 200. 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, 1996 Rover 200, 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Cougar | 200 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
