1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1969 Zastava 1500

To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Zastava 1500 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) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1969 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 376 kg more than 1969 Zastava 1500. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Zastava 1500.

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