1990 Mercury Cougar vs. 1976 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1990 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1976 Subaru Rex.
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:
1990 Mercury Cougar | 1976 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Cougar | Rex |
Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |