1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1995 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 1995 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 15 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, 1995 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 295 kg more than 1980 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Terrano II will offer significantly more control. 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 (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 1995 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Terrano II |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |