1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 29 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Mercury | Chrysler |
Model | Cougar | 300 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 527 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3048 mm |