1980 Chrysler Newport vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Chrysler Newport is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 160 kg more than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
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. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 363 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chrysler Newport | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Newport | Cougar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5209 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2860 mm |