1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1982 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercury Cougar | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Cougar | P5 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2820 mm |
