1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 550 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 | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Cougar | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 152 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |
