2000 Mercury Cougar vs. 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT
To start off, 2000 Mercury Cougar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT weights approximately 410 kg more than 2000 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT will offer significantly more control. 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 3000GT (416 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Cougar | 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cougar | 3000GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 416 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
