1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 5 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (116 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 380 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Galant. (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Cougar | 1985 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cougar | Galant |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
