1996 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort 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. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 610 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort. 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, 1996 Ford Escort, 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Escort | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Cougar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |