1977 Ford Cougar vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1977 Ford Cougar.
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:
1977 Ford Cougar | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cougar | 380 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 219 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |