1995 Buick XP2000 vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Buick XP2000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick XP2000 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
| 1995 Buick XP2000 | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | XP2000 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
