1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 390 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Cougar | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Cougar | Ascona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |