1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 675 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | DeVille | Cougar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2690 mm |