1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 1987 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1987 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 220 kg more than 1987 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 Lincoln Continental | 1987 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |