1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1979 Mercury Cougar and 1979 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 675 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercury Cougar | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Celica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
