2001 GAZ 3110 vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 GAZ 3110 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GAZ 3110 | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercury |
| Model | 3110 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2690 mm |
