1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Holden Cruze
To start off, 2011 Holden Cruze is newer by 33 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Cruze (139 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Cruze should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2011 Holden Cruze, 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) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Cruze. (176 Nm). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Cougar | Cruze |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1477 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2685 mm |
