1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1995 Peugeot 806
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 806 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 806 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 806 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 130 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 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, 1995 Peugeot 806, 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 (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 806. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 806.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Cougar | 1995 Peugeot 806 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 806 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
