1989 Mercury Cougar vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1989 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Hilux 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:
1989 Mercury Cougar | 1984 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Hilux |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |