2003 Holden UTE vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2003 Holden UTE is newer by 14 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, 2003 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1989 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Holden UTE | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | UTE | Cougar |
Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |