1985 Mercury Cougar vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 1985 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 2,650 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 705 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Cougar | 936 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 632 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 775 kg |
