2001 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1966 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,728 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 62 kg more than 2001 Jensen SV-8.
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.
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2001 Jensen SV-8 | 1966 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jensen | Mercury |
Model | SV-8 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |