1993 Austin Montego vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Austin Montego is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1993 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1993 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 705 kg more than 1993 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Austin Montego, 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Austin Montego. (162 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Austin Montego | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | Montego | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
