1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 1 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 334 kg more than 1983 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:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | V8 Volante | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
