1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1984 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 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 2,833 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Camaro | 1984 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Camaro | Cougar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2833 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 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 Length | 4880 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |