1998 Ford Cougar vs. 1994 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Mystique (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 49 kg more than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1994 Mercury Mystique (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Cougar | 1994 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Cougar | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
