1987 Mercury Cougar vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1987 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 945 kg more than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
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:
1987 Mercury Cougar | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Mercury | Reliant |
Model | Cougar | Kitten |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2150 mm |