1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1967 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Vauxhall Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Vauxhall Viva would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Vauxhall Viva. (69 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1967 Vauxhall Viva.
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:
| 1973 Mercury Cougar | 1967 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
| Model | Cougar | Viva |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1159 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
