1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 785 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 1978 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 1978 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa, 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Cougar | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
