1994 Mercury Cougar vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 640 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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:
1994 Mercury Cougar | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Celica |
Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |