1990 Ford Tempo vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Ford Tempo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 Ford Tempo.
Because 1982 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 1982 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Tempo, 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 Tempo (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Tempo | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Tempo | Cougar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2690 mm |