1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Citroen C4
To start off, 2011 Citroen C4 is newer by 31 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C4 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C4 weights approximately 7 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, 2011 Citroen C4, 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 (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (191 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Citroen |
| Model | Cougar | C4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
