1987 Mercury Cougar vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1987 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 730 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Starlet |
Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |