1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1982 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1982 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 6 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 73 more horse power than 1982 Isuzu Gemini. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1982 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1982 Isuzu Gemini. 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercury Cougar | 1982 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Mercury | Isuzu |
Model | Cougar | Gemini |
Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |