1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX 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 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX would be higher. At 2,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Cougar (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX. (101 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX weights approximately 360 kg more than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX 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, 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Fourtrak TDX | 2000 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Fourtrak TDX | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2765 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
