1996 Lexus SC vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Lexus SC 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, 1996 Lexus SC (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Lexus SC.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Lexus SC (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lexus SC | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lexus | Mercury |
Model | SC | Cougar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3969 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2880 mm |