1981 Dodge Omni vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1981 Dodge Omni and 1981 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Omni. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 356 kg more than 1981 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Omni, 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Dodge Omni | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Omni | Cougar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1715 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2690 mm |