1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1978 Volkswagen Derby
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen Derby is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 950 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Derby.
Because 1973 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 1973 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Derby, 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.
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1973 Mercury Cougar | 1978 Volkswagen Derby | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Cougar | Derby |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2340 mm |