1981 Lada S vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Lada S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 656 kg more than 1981 Lada S.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lada S | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | S | Cougar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |