1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1983 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 7 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 48 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 860 kg more than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Bluebird, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercury Cougar | 1983 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |