2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 153 kg more than 2001 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1989 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Supra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
