1998 Honda SSM vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 22 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda SSM | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | SSM | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5766 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
