1994 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 135 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Astro.
Because 1994 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Astro will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Astro | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Astro | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
