1988 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Accord 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 82 more horse power than 1988 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 575 kg more than 1988 Honda Accord. 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, 1988 Honda Accord, 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Accord | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Cougar |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |