2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | Vito | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2690 mm |