1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 340 kg more than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 1979 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 1979 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada, 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercury Cougar | 1994 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cougar | Verada |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |