1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Ford Aerostar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 95 kg more than 1982 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1989 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Aerostar | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Aerostar | Cougar |
Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |