1994 Mercury Cougar vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1994 Mercury Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1994 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:
| 1994 Mercury Cougar | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Cougar | P5 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
