1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 1968 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1970 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 ZAZ 966. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 ZAZ 966 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1968 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1968 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 910 kg more than 1968 ZAZ 966. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Cougar | 1968 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Mercury | ZAZ |
| Model | Cougar | 966 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2170 mm |
