1991 Mercury Cougar vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1991 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 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 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 12 kg more than 1991 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:
1991 Mercury Cougar | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Cougar | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |