1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 32 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 149 kg more than 1981 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cougar | C |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4591 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
