2000 Daihatsu Move vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Move is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Move, 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Move | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Move | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |
