2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 190 kg more than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1976 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 1976 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Carnival | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |