1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 74 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 324 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Mercury Cougar (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
