1977 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1986 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1986 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 118 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 Mercedes-Benz E | 1986 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | E | Cougar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2525 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |