1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 384 kg more than 1962 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mercury | Wartburg |
| Model | Cougar | 311 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 43 L |
