1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1987 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1987 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 484 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200.
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:
1974 Lada 1200 | 1987 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | 1200 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |