1981 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 25 kg more than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Blazer | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Blazer | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
