1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1984 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 235 kg more than 1984 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1984 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Impala | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2650 mm |
