1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1997 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 56 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Cougar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |