2007 Dodge Durango vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 27 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (116 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Durango | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
