1996 Mercury Cougar vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 3,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1212 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug.
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:
| 1996 Mercury Cougar | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
| Make | Mercury | Reliant |
| Model | Cougar | Bug |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 2800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
