2000 Ford Artic vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 2000 Ford Artic 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 5 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 557 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic.

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