1991 Mercury Cougar vs. 1964 Pontiac Tempest
To start off, 1991 Mercury Cougar is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Pontiac Tempest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Pontiac Tempest would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 276 kg more than 1964 Pontiac Tempest.
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:
1991 Mercury Cougar | 1964 Pontiac Tempest | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Cougar | Tempest |
Year Released | 1991 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3524 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |