1992 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 18 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 3,798 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 780 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
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 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mercury | Smart |
| Model | Cougar | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
