1987 Austin Montego vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Austin Montego would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1987 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1987 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 200 kg more than 1987 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Austin Montego. 1999 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1987 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1987 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Austin Montego | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | Montego | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
