1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 76 kg more than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
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 Fairlane | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fairlane | Cougar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |