1996 Mercury Cougar vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 395 kg more than 1996 Mercury Cougar.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
Model | Cougar | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |