1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2011 Ford Kuga is newer by 18 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 68 more horse power than 2011 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 Ford Kuga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Kuga 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, 2011 Ford Kuga 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 2011 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Kuga.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Cougar | Kuga |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |