1978 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 165 kg more than 1992 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 Buick Electra | 1992 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Electra | Cougar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |