1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1984 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 Mercury Cougar | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cougar | 98 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3210 mm |
