1977 Mercury Cougar vs. 1991 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1991 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Volkswagen Corrado (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 645 kg more than 1991 Volkswagen Corrado.
Because 1977 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Volkswagen Corrado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volkswagen Corrado. (245 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mercury Cougar | 1991 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cougar | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2861 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2480 mm |
