1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 554 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cougar | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
