1983 Mercury Cougar vs. 1995 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firebird.
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 | 1995 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Cougar | Firebird |
Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |