2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1992 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 14 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 1992 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Rainier | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |