1977 Mercury Cougar vs. 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1977 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 960 kg more than 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
| Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
| Model | Cougar | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
