2002 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 1992 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 190 kg more than 1992 Mercury Cougar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1992 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. 1992 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mahindra Scorpio | 1992 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mahindra | Mercury |
Model | Scorpio | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2609 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |