2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1984 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 352 kg more than 1984 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:
| 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1984 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| 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 | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
