1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux 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. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 115 kg more than 1993 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2008 Toyota Hilux 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Cougar | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Hilux |
Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3090 mm |