1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 1996 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 61 kg more than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet.
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, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mercury Cougar | 1996 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Mercury | Venturi |
Model | Cougar | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |