1994 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Mercury | Dodge |
Model | Cougar | Nitro |
Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1857 mm |