1990 Mercury Cougar vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1996 SsangYong Korando is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando 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.
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1990 Mercury Cougar | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Cougar | Korando |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2872 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |