1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1991 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1991 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 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 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 481 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1991 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Taunus | Cougar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |