1990 Mercury Cougar vs. 1990 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1990 Mercury Cougar and 1990 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1990 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1990 Mercury Cougar | 1990 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Cougar | 205 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |