1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 14 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 460 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercury Cougar (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Cougar | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Cougar | 100 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
