1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 35 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 645 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mercury | Mini |
Model | Cougar | Cooper |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5600 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 | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2467 mm |