1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 526 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Cougar | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
