1977 Ford Cougar vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 36 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1977 Ford Cougar.
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.
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1977 Ford Cougar | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cougar | E-Series |
Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1511 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3505 mm |