2007 Kia Rio vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 26 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 292 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. 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, 2007 Kia Rio, 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Rio | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |