1981 Ford Cougar vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cougar weights approximately 330 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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. 1981 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1998 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1998 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Cougar | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Cougar | 400 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 396 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |