1996 Mercury Cougar vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten 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 1082 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
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 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Mercury | Reliant |
| Model | Cougar | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
