1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1999 Toyota Echo
To start off, 1999 Toyota Echo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Echo. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 431 kg more than 1999 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Toyota Echo, 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Echo. (123 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mercury Cougar | 1999 Toyota Echo | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Echo |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |