2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 21 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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 475 kg more than 1979 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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Express | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Express | Cougar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2910 mm |