1980 Ford Cougar vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1980 Ford Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 505 kg more than 1980 Ford 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Cougar | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Cougar | Montego |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3000 mm |