1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 1976 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 124 kg more than 1976 Nissan Cedric.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mercury Cougar | 1976 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Cedric |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |