1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 2007 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2007 Opel Tigra is newer by 14 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Opel Tigra. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 530 kg more than 2007 Opel Tigra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Tigra, 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Tigra. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Cougar | 2007 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Cougar | Tigra |
Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2500 mm |