1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1995 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 54 kg more than 1995 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:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1995 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bitter | Mercury |
Model | Diplomat | Cougar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |