1995 Kia Retona vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,530 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 526 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Because 1995 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Kia Retona 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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona. 1999 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1995 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 1995 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Retona | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Retona | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
