2001 Daewoo Vada vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Vada is newer by 21 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (116 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Vada. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Vada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 97 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Vada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Vada, 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, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Vada. (144 Nm). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Vada.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Daewoo Vada | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
Model | Vada | Cougar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4184 cc |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 264 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1410 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2690 mm |