1989 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 23 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 66 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
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, 2012 Tata Indica, 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 1989 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica 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 | 2012 Tata Indica | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Cougar | Indica |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3799 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 37 L |