1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 32 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1107 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Cougar | Expedition |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3023 mm |