1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1963 NSU 1000 LS
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU 1000 LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU 1000 LS would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (42 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (70 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU 1000 LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1963 NSU 1000 LS | |
| Make | Mercury | NSU |
| Model | Cougar | 1000 LS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2260 mm |
