1999 Kia Rio vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Kia Rio is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 725 kg more than 1999 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Rio, 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Kia Rio | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Rio | Cougar |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2860 mm |