1992 Mercury Cougar vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1992 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 132 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
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:
| 1992 Mercury Cougar | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Cougar | Volare |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
