Engine and Performance

• A 3.8-liter V6 engine powered the base 1995 Mercury Cougar. The engine produced 205 horsepower and 265 ft-lbs. of torque. Mercury also offered an optional 4.6-liter V8 engine that churned out 210 horsepower and 270 ft-lbs. of torque. The 1995 Mercury Cougar came with a standard four-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
  
  

Safety

• The 1995 Cougar received five-star ratings in passenger and driver crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It had standard driver and passenger front airbags and offered optional features like anti-lock brakes (ABS) and traction control.
  
  

Fuel Economy

• The 1995 Mercury Cougar had a 18-gallon fuel tank. This coupe got an estimated 17 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway. Unleaded gasoline powered the vehicle.