1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1977 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 965 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1977 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Visa | 1977 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | Visa | Cougar |
Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |