1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 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:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Falcon | Cougar |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |