1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 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) has 52 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
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) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (143 Nm). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Cougar | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Cougar | 245 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 143 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |