1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 3 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, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 241 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Sierra | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |