1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1977 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria (179 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 25 kg more than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria.
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:
1996 Ford Crown Victoria | 1977 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Crown Victoria | Cougar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 133 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2910 mm |