1984 Lancia Thema vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Lancia Thema 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, 1984 Lancia Thema (119 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 141 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema.
Because 1981 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 1981 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema, 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Thema | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Thema | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |