1982 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 820 kg more than 1980 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1982 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Suburban | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Suburban | Cougar |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4091 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2690 mm |