1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1992 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1992 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 300 kg more than 1992 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. 1992 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1992 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | Virage | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
