1992 Mercury Cougar vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 290 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
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:
| 1992 Mercury Cougar | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 193 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
