1982 Ford Cougar vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1982 Ford 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. 1982 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Cougar | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Cougar | 960 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 204 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
