1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar 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. Both 1984 Mercury Cougar and 1983 Mercury Cougar are equipped with a 2,300 cc engine.
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 | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Cougar | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |