1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi 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, 1982 Mercury Cougar (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 55 kg more than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
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 Volkswagen Citi, 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, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Cougar | Citi |
Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |