1993 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2000 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,892 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Cadillac DeVille (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac DeVille | 2000 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | DeVille | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4892 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
