1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 1961 Volvo 120
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1961 Volvo 120. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 695 kg more than 1961 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Cougar | 1961 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Cougar | 120 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |