1985 Mercury Cougar vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1990 Toyota Supra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 77 kg more than 1985 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 Mercury Cougar | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Supra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
