1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny 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 5,752 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 745 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Sunny |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |