1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Cougar (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Seat Leon. (84 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 139 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Cougar | Leon |
Year Released | 1982 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |