1977 Chrysler 1610 vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler 1610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler 1610 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler 1610 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler 1610 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 190 kg more than 1977 Chrysler 1610.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 1610.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler 1610 | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | 1610 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |