2009 Kia Borrego vs. 1966 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 43 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cougar. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 29 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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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2009 Kia Borrego | 1966 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Borrego | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4627 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 337 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |