1992 Mercury Cougar vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1992 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,798 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 270 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown.
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 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Crown |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |