1989 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1990 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 6 kg more than 1989 Ford Thunderbird.
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:
1989 Ford Thunderbird | 1990 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Thunderbird | Cougar |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |