1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai i20, 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
Model | Cougar | i20 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2525 mm |