1988 Mercury Cougar vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mercury Cougar would be higher. 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 | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Cougar | Carlton |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |