1970 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 307 kg more than 2011 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Cougar 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 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Venga, 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga. 2011 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Kia Venga | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Cougar | Venga |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1343 kg |