1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Camaro and 1998 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 207 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
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:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Camaro | Cougar |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3349 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |