1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 534 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Ram | Cougar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |