1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1957 Toyota Super
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Super. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Super would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Super. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Super.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1957 Toyota Super | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Super |
Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1453 cc |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |