1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 Ford Cougar.
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. 1977 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1977 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
