2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1982 Ford Cougar
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 466 kg more than 1982 Ford 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:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1982 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Lucerne | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
