1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mercury Cougar 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 15 kg more than 1997 Kia Potentia.
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 | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Cougar | Potentia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |