1989 Mercury Cougar vs. 2001 Steyr G-series
To start off, 2001 Steyr G-series is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Steyr G-series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Steyr G-series (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Steyr G-series should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2001 Steyr G-series is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Steyr G-series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Steyr G-series (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Steyr G-series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercury Cougar | 2001 Steyr G-series | |
| Make | Mercury | Steyr |
| Model | Cougar | G-series |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 3799 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
