1989 Lexus LS vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lexus LS weights approximately 128 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lexus LS | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lexus | Mercury |
Model | LS | Cougar |
Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3969 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2880 mm |