1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, 1996 Rover 400 is newer by 20 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 43 more horse power than 1996 Rover 400. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 400.
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, 1996 Rover 400, 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercury Cougar | 1996 Rover 400 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Cougar | 400 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |