1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Avanti Avanti | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Avanti | Mercury |
Model | Avanti | Cougar |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |