2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2005 De Tomaso Guara | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
Model | Guara | Cougar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |