1977 Mercury Cougar vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1977 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 575 kg more than 1963 Rover P6. 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, 1977 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mercury Cougar | 1963 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Cougar | P6 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
