1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 800 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 | 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Cougar | Corniche |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
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 | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3030 mm |