1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Chevrolet Rezzo
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Rezzo is newer by 31 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Rezzo. (103 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Rezzo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 508 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Rezzo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Rezzo, 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Rezzo. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Rezzo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Chevrolet Rezzo | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cougar | Rezzo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
