1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 1964 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
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:
| 1993 Mercury Cougar | 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cougar | 500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 23 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
