1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper 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 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper.
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 Mini Cooper, 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, 2011 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mercury | Mini |
Model | Cougar | Cooper |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2466 mm |