1980 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 700 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Cougar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |