1991 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 344 kg more than 1991 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Honda Accord (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Accord | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
