1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2007 Toyota Prius is newer by 26 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 4 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 56 kg more than 2007 Toyota Prius. 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, 2007 Toyota Prius, 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Prius |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |