1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 307 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 109 kg more than 2010 Peugeot 307.
Because 1982 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 1982 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 307, 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, 2010 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 307 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
