1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1966 MG MGB
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 MG MGB would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 MG MGB. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 430 kg more than 1966 MG MGB. 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 1966 MG MGB | |
Make | Mercury | MG |
Model | Cougar | MGB |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2320 mm |