1998 Mercury Cougar vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Cougar | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 387 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1868 mm |