2002 Ford Focus vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 22 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, 2002 Ford Focus (170 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 154 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
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, 2002 Ford Focus, 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |