1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1971 Morris Traveller
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Traveller. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Traveller would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (116 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 555 kg more than 1971 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Morris Traveller, 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Traveller. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 1971 Morris Traveller | |
Make | Mercury | Morris |
Model | Cougar | Traveller |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |