1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1979 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Gamma would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Gamma (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 36 kg more than 1979 Lancia Gamma.
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, 1979 Lancia Gamma, 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Gamma. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Gamma.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mercury Cougar | 1979 Lancia Gamma | |
Make | Mercury | Lancia |
Model | Cougar | Gamma |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |