1982 Mercury Cougar vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 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. Both 1982 Mercury Cougar and 1991 Ford Falcon are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 95 kg more than 1982 Mercury 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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury Cougar | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Cougar | Falcon |
Year Released | 1982 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |