1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 35 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, 2011 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 4 kg more than 1976 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 SsangYong Stavic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Stavic will offer significantly more control. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercury Cougar | 2011 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Cougar | Stavic |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3010 mm |