1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1173 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 1975 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 1975 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Citi, 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Cougar | Citi |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 378 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |