1977 Ford Cougar vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 16 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 70 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 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.
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1977 Ford Cougar | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cougar | 220 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4947 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |