1985 Holden Drover vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Drover would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover.
Because 1985 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover. 1989 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Drover | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Drover | Cougar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2880 mm |