1988 Mercury Cougar vs. 1992 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1992 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 450 kg more than 1992 Nissan Laurel.
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 | 1992 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Laurel |
Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |