1969 Ford Thunderbird 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 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
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 Ford Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Thunderbird | Cougar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |