1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 25 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 721 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
