1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Nissan Armada

To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada is newer by 26 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 957 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 2010 Nissan Armada
Make Mercury Nissan
Model Cougar Armada
Year Released 1984 2010
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2300 cc 5600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 0 HP 317 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 2437 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 5276 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2014 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 3129 mm


 

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