1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Mercury |
| Model | Bagheera | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2880 mm |
