1974 Austin 1800 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (116 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 220 kg more than 1974 Austin 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Austin 1800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin 1800. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Austin 1800 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | 1800 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |