2005 Chrysler Voyager vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Voyager is newer by 25 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Voyager (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 370 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 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, 2005 Chrysler Voyager, 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, 2005 Chrysler Voyager (255 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Voyager | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Voyager | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
