1978 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 594 kg more than 1981 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 Cadillac Brougham | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Brougham | Cougar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2690 mm |