1986 Mercury Cougar vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 130 kg more than 1987 Volvo 760.
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 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Cougar | 760 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |