1975 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1998 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1998 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Sedan.
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 Chrysler Sedan | 1998 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Sedan | Cougar |
Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4342 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |