2000 Ford e-Ka vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 2000 Ford e-Ka is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Ford e-Ka. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford e-Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 647 kg more than 2000 Ford e-Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 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 1979 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford e-Ka, 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford e-Ka. (190 Nm). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford e-Ka.

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