1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1969 Austin Maxi
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin Maxi would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Austin Maxi. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 855 kg more than 1969 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin Maxi. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercury Cougar | 1969 Austin Maxi | |
| Make | Mercury | Austin |
| Model | Cougar | Maxi |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
