1988 Mercury Cougar vs. 1993 Volvo 960
To start off, 1993 Volvo 960 is newer by 5 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 3,798 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 90 kg more than 1993 Volvo 960.
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 | 1993 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Cougar | 960 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
