1988 Mercury Cougar vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 12 kg more than 1988 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:
1988 Mercury Cougar | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Cougar | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |