1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 360 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1981 Cadillac Seville (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar. 1981 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Cougar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |