1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 17 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 20 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 51 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, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cougar | Equinox |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 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 | 1741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2858 mm |
