1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1997 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 24 kg more than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
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:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 1997 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | LeSabre | Cougar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |