2008 Kia Picanto vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 647 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Picanto, 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Picanto | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Picanto | Cougar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |