1984 Ford Orion vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion.
Because 1976 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 1976 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion, 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Orion | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |