1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 1991 Rover 820
To start off, 1991 Rover 820 is newer by 16 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. In terms of performance, 1991 Rover 820 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rover 820 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 622 kg more than 1991 Rover 820.
Because 1975 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 1975 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Rover 820, 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 820. (215 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 820.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Cougar | 1991 Rover 820 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Cougar | 820 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |