1992 Mercury Cougar vs. 1980 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1992 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 520 kg more than 1980 Opel Rekord.
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. 1992 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1980 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1980 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercury Cougar | 1980 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Cougar | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
