1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Cadillac Seville is newer by 16 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1979 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Cadillac Seville | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Cougar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |