2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 2001 Mercury Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 993 weights approximately 13 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 1998 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 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, 1998 Porsche 993 (362 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Cougar | 993 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
