1985 Hyundai Pony vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 5 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (116 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 520 kg more than 1985 Hyundai Pony. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1985 Hyundai Pony, 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.

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