1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2000 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2000 Seat Ibiza 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Ibiza (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 196 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
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 Seat Ibiza, 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, 2000 Seat Ibiza (235 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 2000 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Cougar | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |