1992 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Blazer. (159 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 186 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Blazer 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Blazer | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Blazer | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
