1994 Ford Aerostar vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 14 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 200 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, 1994 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Aerostar | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Aerostar | Cougar |
Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |