1985 Mercury Cougar vs. 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
To start off, 1985 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Sunbeam Tiger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Sunbeam Tiger would be higher. At 4,259 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Sunbeam Tiger 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 1966 Sunbeam Tiger.
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 | 1966 Sunbeam Tiger | |
Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
Model | Cougar | Tiger |
Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 4259 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2190 mm |