1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre is newer by 2 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. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 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:
1985 Buick LeSabre | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | LeSabre | Cougar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |