1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1990 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 558 kg more than 1995 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper | 1990 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Cougar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7998 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |