1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2000 Opel Corsa is newer by 28 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. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 601 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Corsa, 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, 1972 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Cougar | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Cougar | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
