1988 Mercury Cougar vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1988 Mercury Cougar and 1988 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 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:
1988 Mercury Cougar | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Cougar | 245 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |