1978 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 120 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada.
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 Ford Granada | 1990 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Granada | Cougar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |