1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Cougar (116 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercury Cougar (264 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 190 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |