1980 Audi Sport vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1980 Audi Sport and 1980 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 410 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Sport | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |
