1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown 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. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 105 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown.
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 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Crown |
Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |