1995 Mercury Cougar vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 Mercury Cougar is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 646 kg more than 1961 Toyota Corona.
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:
1995 Mercury Cougar | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Corona |
Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 55 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |