These are standard specifications for the 1984 Mercury Cougar, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic SelectShift , 4 Automatic with overdrive , 5 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1980 - 1988 |
| Price : | $9,980-$13,065 |
| Weight : | 2910 lbs | 1319.954 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.65:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Fuel Injected | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Fuel Injected | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Carter 1 barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic SelectShift , 4 Automatic with overdrive , 5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1984 : | 475,381 |
| Total 1984 Cougar production : | 131,190 |
| 1984 Mercury Cougar | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 131,190 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19830801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 83V134000 |
| Summary | THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES'. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS AND UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN SEVERE COLLISIONS, THE SHOULDER BELT ATTACHMENTCOULD SEPARATE, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE USED AT ALLTIMES, AS SUBSTANTIAL BENEFITS MAY STILL BE OBTAINED. |
Data updated January 2023
1984 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $21,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $86,730 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.10 |
1984 Mercury Cougar FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1984 Mercury Cougar?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1984 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1984 Mercury Cougar has a wheelbase size of 104.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1984 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1984 Mercury Cougar has a length of 197.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1984 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1984 Mercury Cougar has a width of 71.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1984 Mercury Cougar cost when new?A: The 1984 Mercury Cougar cost approximately $9,980 to $13,065 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1984 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1984 Mercury Cougar was offered as a Coupe, LS Coupe, XR-7 Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1984? A: Mercury produced 475,381 automobiles in 1984.Q: How many 1984 Cougars were produced? A: Mercury produced 131,190 examples of the Cougar in 1984.Q: What engines did the 1984 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1984 Mercury Cougar had the following engine options: V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1600 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 3800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1984 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1984 Mercury Cougar had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic SelectShift, 4 speed Automatic with overdrive, 5 speed Manual.
