1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. 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, 2005 Seat Arosa, 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 (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Cougar | Arosa |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2330 mm |