1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos 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 100 more horse power than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
| Make | Mercury | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Cougar | Interlagos |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |
