1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 2006 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Justy is newer by 25 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 15 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Justy. (99 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 346 kg more than 2006 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Justy will offer significantly more control. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Justy. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 2006 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Cougar | Justy |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
