1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 520 kg more than 1993 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Cougar | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Cougar | Touareg |
Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |