1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 30 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 714 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 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Mercury | Chrysler |
| Model | Cougar | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3078 mm |
