1982 Lada 1200 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Lada 1200 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 455 kg more than 1982 Lada 1200. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lada 1200 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | 1200 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
