1981 Holden Gemini vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Holden Gemini is newer by 1 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (116 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 360 kg more than 1981 Holden Gemini. 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Gemini | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Gemini | Cougar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1815 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |