2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 16 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 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Excursion | Cougar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 72 L |