1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1992 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1992 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 12 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 175 kg more than 1992 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 1992 Nissan 100 NX | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | 100 NX |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |