1977 Ford Taunus 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 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Cougar (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 295 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Taunus | Cougar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1292 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |