1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Suburban | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2690 mm |
