1980 GMC Jimmy vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1980 GMC Jimmy and 1980 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 GMC Jimmy (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 500 kg more than 1980 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 GMC Jimmy (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1980 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 GMC Jimmy | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Jimmy | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
