1981 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback Sport weights approximately 54 kg more than 1981 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport will offer significantly more control. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Cougar | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2619 mm |
