2000 Mercury Cougar vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Mercury Cougar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 360 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Toyota Carina 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 1976 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 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, 2000 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Cougar | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Carina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |