1980 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Skyhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Skyhawk would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 285 kg more than 1980 Buick Skyhawk.
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 Skyhawk | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Skyhawk | Cougar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |