1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1995 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Mercury Cougar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 246 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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 Holden Kingswood | 1995 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Kingswood | Cougar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |