1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 1980 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 395 kg more than 1980 Pontiac Lemans.
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:
1979 Mercury Cougar | 1980 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Cougar | Lemans |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |