1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 2006 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 25 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, 2006 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 SsangYong Stavic (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 2006 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Cougar | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |
