1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2000 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Omega 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 275 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 2000 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Cougar | Omega |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |