1998 Mercury Cougar vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1998 Mercury Cougar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 244 would be higher. 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 327 kg more than 1980 Volvo 244.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Cougar | 244 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 136 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |