1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1997 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1997 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 475 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1997 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Sierra | Cougar |
Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |