1990 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 20 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 906 kg more than 1990 Mercury Cougar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Cougar | Expedition |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2002 mm |