1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 372 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Mustang | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Cougar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4947 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 336 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |