1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1966 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 345 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cougar. 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.
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1981 Jaguar XJS | 1966 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJS | Cougar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 4728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |