1985 Mercury Cougar vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1985 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Riley 4.
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:
| 1985 Mercury Cougar | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Riley |
| Model | Cougar | 4 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
