1984 Buick Skylark vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Buick Skylark is newer by 4 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, 1984 Buick Skylark (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 160 kg more than 1984 Buick Skylark.
Because 1980 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 1980 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Skylark, 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Skylark. (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Skylark | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Skylark | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |