1980 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 455 kg more than 1980 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1980 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Land Rover Serie III 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.
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1980 Land Rover Serie III | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Serie III | Cougar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2910 mm |