1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1977 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 116 kg more than 1977 Ford 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 Buick LeSabre | 1977 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |