1983 Mercury Cougar vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1983 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 158 kg more than 1983 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:
| 1983 Mercury Cougar | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Cougar | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2820 mm |
