1976 Holden Torana vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana 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 54 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 555 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Torana | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Torana | Cougar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |