1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2004 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2004 Nissan Titan is newer by 24 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1083 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 2004 Nissan Titan 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, 2004 Nissan Titan 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, 2004 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 2004 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Titan |
Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 5556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 514 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3560 mm |