1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
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, 1971 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (143 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Cougar | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Cougar | 245 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
