1969 DAF 44 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 DAF 44 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1969 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 560 kg more than 1969 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 DAF 44 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | DAF | Mercury |
| Model | 44 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
