1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 573 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Cougar |
Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 152 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 377 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |