1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Hyundai Getz
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Getz is newer by 32 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 25 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Getz. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 537 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Getz. 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, 2011 Hyundai Getz, 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 2011 Hyundai Getz. (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Cougar | Getz |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
