1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 1977 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 756 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen 181.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Cougar | 1977 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Cougar | 181 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |