1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1405 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.
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 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 681 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Mercury | Maybach |
Model | Cougar | 57 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 899 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5728 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3391 mm |