1986 Mercury Cougar vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1986 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 5 kg more than 1986 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:
1986 Mercury Cougar | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Cougar | Volare |
Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |