1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass (124 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Cougar | 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cougar | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
