1976 Chrysler Centura vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 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), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 575 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Centura | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| 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 | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2880 mm |
