1977 Ford Cougar vs. 1978 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1978 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cougar weights approximately 965 kg more than 1978 Suzuki Cervo.
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. 1977 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1978 Suzuki Cervo has manual transmission. 1978 Suzuki Cervo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cougar | 1978 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Cougar | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4947 cc | 538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 26 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2040 mm |
