2001 Ford Think vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Ford Think is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think.
Because 1989 Mercury Cougar 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 1989 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think, 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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think. (183 Nm). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Think | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Think | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3799 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
