1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 34 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 85 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 819 kg more than 2010 Citroen C3. 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, 2010 Citroen C3, 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Mercury | Citroen |
| Model | Cougar | C3 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
