2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 24 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 944 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 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2690 mm |
