1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1998 Panoz AIV is newer by 14 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 300 kg more than 1998 Panoz AIV.
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 | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
Make | Mercury | Panoz |
Model | Cougar | AIV |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 301 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |