1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 1975 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 525 kg more than 1975 Nissan Bluebird.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1975 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |