1989 Mercury Cougar vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 13 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 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 1989 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 1989 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz A, 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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. (130 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercury Cougar | 2002 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cougar | A |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3799 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |
