1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1966 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 31 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1966 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
