1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2010 Holden Colorado 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 3,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Holden Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Colorado (161 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Colorado should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Holden Colorado (360 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm). This means 2010 Holden Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Holden Colorado | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Cougar | Colorado |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 164 Nm | 360 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |