1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 251 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd, 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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Cougar | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |