1989 Mercury Cougar vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 16 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, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercury Cougar | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Mercury | Xedos |
| Model | Cougar | 9 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3799 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
