1993 Ford Versailles vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Ford Versailles is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1993 Ford Versailles. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Versailles.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Versailles, 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Versailles. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Versailles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Versailles | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Versailles | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |
