1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 11 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 670 kg more than 1980 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Roadmaster | Cougar |
Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |