1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1991 Volvo 240
To start off, 1991 Volvo 240 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 565 kg more than 1991 Volvo 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 1991 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Cougar | 240 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |