1975 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1985 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 542 kg more than 1985 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:
1975 Chevrolet Caprice | 1985 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Caprice | Cougar |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2022 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2650 mm |