1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 985 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (90 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercury Cougar | 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cougar | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |
