1986 Buick Estate vs. 1980 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 405 kg more than 1980 Ford 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:
1986 Buick Estate | 1980 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Cougar |
Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |