1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 550 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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:
1975 Mercury Cougar | 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
Model | Cougar | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |