1996 Mercury Cougar vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 170 kg more than 1975 Pontiac Firebird.
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 | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Cougar | Firebird |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |