1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 560 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Cougar | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Publica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
