1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1993 Volvo 850
To start off, 1993 Volvo 850 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 850 (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 580 kg more than 1993 Volvo 850.
Because 1976 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 850, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volvo 850. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercury Cougar | 1993 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Cougar | 850 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |