1986 Mercury Cougar vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 12 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Silvia |
Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 250 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |