2002 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 13 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 32 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio.
Because 2002 Mahindra Scorpio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mahindra Scorpio 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, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio. 1989 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 2002 Mahindra Scorpio has manual transmission. 2002 Mahindra Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mahindra Scorpio | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mahindra | Mercury |
Model | Scorpio | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2609 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |