2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 20 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 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (283 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 882 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.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer significantly more control. 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 Tahoe (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Tahoe | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2292 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
