1984 Holden Camira vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Holden Camira is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Holden Camira. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 815 kg more than 1984 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Holden Camira, 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Camira | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Camira | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |