1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 1995 Ford Windstar
To start off, 1995 Ford Windstar is newer by 11 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Windstar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Windstar weights approximately 210 kg more than 1984 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1984 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Windstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1984 Mercury Cougar | 1995 Ford Windstar | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Cougar | Windstar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 155 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |