1997 Kia Joice vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1997 Kia Joice is newer by 21 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 645 kg more than 1997 Kia Joice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Joice | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Joice | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
