2001 Audi Allroad vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Audi Allroad is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Audi Allroad. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi Allroad. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi Allroad weights approximately 100 kg more than 1993 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2001 Audi Allroad is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi Allroad 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi Allroad. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi Allroad.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi Allroad | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Allroad | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
