1990 Eagle Talon vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1990 Eagle Talon. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1990 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 460 kg more than 1990 Eagle Talon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon, 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Eagle Talon. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Eagle Talon | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Eagle | Mercury |
Model | Talon | Cougar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2880 mm |