1991 Honda Integra vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1991 Honda Integra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1991 Honda Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Integra.
Because 1989 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 1989 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Honda Integra, 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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Integra. (171 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Honda Integra | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Integra | Cougar |
Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |