1983 Mercury Cougar vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 124 kg more than 1981 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:
1983 Mercury Cougar | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Cougar | Cougar |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |