1987 GMC Jimmy vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1987 GMC Jimmy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 GMC Jimmy (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 15 kg more than 1987 GMC Jimmy.
Because 1987 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 GMC Jimmy. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 GMC Jimmy | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Jimmy | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4298 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
