1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1980 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 420 kg more than 1980 Ford Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1980 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Cougar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |