2001 Honda Fuya Jo vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 516 kg more than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo.

Because 1981 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 1981 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo, 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo. (149 Nm). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo.

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