1988 Lada Niva vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 8 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 180 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lada Niva 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Niva | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | Niva | Cougar |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |