1990 Ford Granada vs. 2000 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1990 Ford Granada 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 1990 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar. 2000 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 2000 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Granada | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
