1976 Chrysler Centura vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1979 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 740 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Centura. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Centura | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Centura | Cougar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |