1999 Honda Life vs. 1977 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1977 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1977 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Life | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
