1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 1989 Volvo 440
To start off, 1989 Volvo 440 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 440 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 255 kg more than 1989 Volvo 440.
Because 1982 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 440, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Volvo 440 (175 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercury Cougar | 1989 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Cougar | 440 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
