1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1962 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 500D 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 95 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 876 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 1962 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Mercury | Steyr |
| Model | Cougar | 500D |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1850 mm |
