1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Mercury Cougar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 228 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
Because 1993 Toyota Supra 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 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 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 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Cougar | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Cougar | Supra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2530 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 598 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |