2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1985 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 24 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 1985 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Mountaineer | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |