2006 Honda Jazz vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 25 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (77 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Honda Jazz, 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Jazz | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
