1982 GMC Jimmy vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 GMC Jimmy is newer by 1 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 GMC Jimmy. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1982 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 89 kg more than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1982 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 GMC Jimmy 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 GMC Jimmy. (197 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 GMC Jimmy | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Jimmy | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2690 mm |
