1982 Audi Coupe vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Audi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Audi Coupe would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1982 Audi Coupe. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1982 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 640 kg more than 1982 Audi Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Audi Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Audi Coupe. (171 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Audi Coupe | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Coupe | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2880 mm |
