1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 1996 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 310 kg more than 1996 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 1996 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Monterey | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
