CONCLUSION
It is hard for a lot of people (yours truly included) to prefer one body style of the 1980's Cougars over the other. Both cars have their own unique properties visually. I suppose one could argue that the 1987-88 cars just feel more modern. Then again, one could say that the 1983-86 cars look more aggressive and muscular. It all depends on your own individual tastes, but one thing seems to be clear: the 1983-88 Cougar designs are still classics to this day, and everyone that visits this site seems to like both styles almost equally. Now that you understand the elements of our cars' styling, you may have a greater appreciation for the work that went into them. And the feeling that you drive a thoroughly classic vehicle every time you sit behind the wheel.