1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 850 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Celica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
