1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2000 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2000 Honda CR-V is newer by 20 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, 2000 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda CR-V weights approximately 90 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, 2000 Honda CR-V, 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 (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 2000 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Cougar | CR-V |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |