1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1966 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 650T 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 94 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 856 kg more than 1966 Steyr 650T. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 1966 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Mercury | Steyr |
| Model | Cougar | 650T |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1850 mm |
