1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1980 Buick Century is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 600 kg more than 1980 Buick Century.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Cougar | 1980 Buick Century | |
Make | Mercury | Buick |
Model | Cougar | Century |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5764 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |