1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 715 kg more than 1993 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2008 Nissan Livina, 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Cougar | Livina |
Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |