1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Pickup would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Pickup | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Pickup | Cougar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 237 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |