1993 Mercury Cougar vs. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 19 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, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 423 kg more than 1993 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Cougar | 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cougar | Traverse |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2113 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5207 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3020 mm |
