1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2006 Opel Vectra is newer by 30 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 32 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 620 kg more than 2006 Opel Vectra. 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, 2006 Opel Vectra, 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Cougar | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
