1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2004 Seat Inca Kombi

To start off, 2004 Seat Inca Kombi 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 295 kg more than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. 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, 2004 Seat Inca Kombi, 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 (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi.

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