1969 Dodge Dart 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 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 25 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Dart | Cougar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |