1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Cougar | P4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
