2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 360 kg more than 1985 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:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1985 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Crown Victoria | Cougar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |