1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 1964 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Cougar (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 775 kg more than 1964 Steyr 700C. 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, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercury Cougar | 1964 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Mercury | Steyr |
| Model | Cougar | 700C |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1950 mm |
