1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Delta. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 381 kg more than 1980 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Delta. (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lancia Delta | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Delta | Cougar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2690 mm |