1978 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1977 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 1 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino (350 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercury Cougar.
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:
| 1978 Chevrolet El Camino | 1977 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | El Camino | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 133 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2910 mm |
