1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 850 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, 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, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Visa | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
