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1981 Ford Escort III vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII

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      Here’s how the 1981 Ford Escort III and the 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII comes in at 4700 mm (185.04 in), giving it a 734 mm (28.90 in) (15.6 %) advantage over the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII stretches to 1770 mm (69.69 in), making it 130 mm (5.12 in) (7.3 %) wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 1981 Ford Escort III stands at 1337 mm (52.64 in), giving it an extra 17 mm (0.67 in) (1.3 %) compared to the 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII at 1320 mm (51.97 in).

      Overall, the 1981 Ford Escort III is taller than the 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII, while the 1999 Mercury Cougar VIII is longer and wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III.

      Length
      3966 mm156.1 in
      4700 mm185.0 in
      Width
      1640 mm64.6 in
      1770 mm69.7 in
      Height
      1337 mm52.6 in
      1320 mm52.0 in

      1981 Ford Escort III Preview
      3966 mm156.1 in πŸ”΄ -734 mm-28.9 in (-15.6%)
      1999 Mercury Cougar VIII Preview
      4700 mm185.0 in 🟒 +734 mm+28.9 in (+18.5%)
      1981 Ford Escort III Preview
      1640 mm64.6 in πŸ”΄ -130 mm-5.1 in (-7.3%)
      1999 Mercury Cougar VIII Preview
      1770 mm69.7 in 🟒 +130 mm+5.1 in (+7.9%)
      1981 Ford Escort III Preview
      1337 mm52.6 in 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.3%)
      1999 Mercury Cougar VIII Preview
      1320 mm52.0 in πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.3%)
      1981 Ford Escort III
      1999 Mercury Cougar VIII

      Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Coupe

      Model Year:

      1981
      1999

      Production:

      1980-1989 Discontinued Model
      1998-2002 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      3966 mm156.1 in
      πŸ”΄ -734 mm-28.9 in (-15.6%)
      4700 mm185.0 in
      🟒 +734 mm+28.9 in (+18.5%)

      Width:

      1640 mm64.6 in
      πŸ”΄ -130 mm-5.1 in (-7.3%)
      1770 mm69.7 in
      🟒 +130 mm+5.1 in (+7.9%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Height:

      1337 mm52.6 in
      🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.3%)
      1320 mm52.0 in
      πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.3%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      305 liter10.8 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -105 liter-3.7 cu ft (-25.6%)
      410 liter14.5 cu ft
      🟒 +105 liter+3.7 cu ft (+34.4%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      1378 liter48.7 cu ft
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      870-895 kg1918-1973 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -505 kg-1113 lbs (-36.7%) - πŸ”΄ -405 kg-893 lbs (-31.2%)
      1300-1375 kg2866-3031 lbs
      🟒 +405 kg+893 lbs (+45.3%) - 🟒 +505 kg+1113 lbs (+58.0%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1375 kg3031 lbs
      -

      Roof Load:

      -
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      n/a
      • 15 inches

      Tire Size:

      • 185/60 HR13 (W:185 | H:60 | D:13)
      • 195/50 VR15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
      • 205/60 R15 (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)

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