1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1978 Volkswagen Derby
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volkswagen Derby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volkswagen Derby would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 656 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Derby.
Because 1981 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 1981 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Derby, 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.
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1981 Mercury Cougar | 1978 Volkswagen Derby | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Cougar | Derby |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |