1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Verada. (162 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 171 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
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, 1992 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar. 1992 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 1992 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cougar | Verada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
