1971 Innocenti Mini vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1971 Innocenti Mini is newer by 4 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 170 more horse power than 1971 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1971 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1971 Innocenti Mini. 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, 1971 Innocenti Mini, 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Innocenti Mini | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mercury |
| Model | Mini | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2830 mm |
